Consumer associations call  for full bans of bisphenols 

European consumer groups tested 121 children's articles and claim that 60 percent of them contained or released bisphenols. This included bisphenol A (BPA), but also F and S (which are not specifically regulated in toys and could negatively impact children’s hormonal system according to the consumer groups). In response, some companies argued that the presence is well below the safe limit and criticise the use of outdated test methods.

The consumer groups underline that Germany has already proposed an EU-wide restriction on BPA and four other bisphenols. They also mention ECHA's recommend ...

Member States agree to ban unsupported environmental claims

 Member States adopted this week their position on the proposed directive to empower consumers for the green transition published by the European Commission early last year.  

 Main changes to the Commission proposal include:

TIE flags concerns with France’s reporting requirements for chemicals in products 

TIE expressed concerns regarding the French ‘Decree on the identification of dangerous substances in waste-generating products’ via the TRIS platform. The country-specific reporting requirements for chemicals in products would deviate from the norm in the EU. TIE stressed that if every Member State had its own reporting or labelling requirements, it would be unworkable for companies that sell products across the EU. Also, it would be confusing for all stakeholders if a specific substance was considered more dangerous in an EU Member State than in the others.

Spain to end gender stereotypes in toy adverts

New proposal sets sustainability rules for products

Public Consultation on Toy Safety Directive revision launched

UNEP chemicals management toolkit invites toy companies to test

Digital transition ranks high on French presidency agenda